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Contents

Safety and Warning information 

3

Instructions – specific for use 

 

in hazardous areas 

3, 4

Instructions – specific for use 

 

in non‑hazardous areas 

4

Introduction 

5

Sensors  

5

Key Features 

5

Software 

5

Batteries 

5, 9

Product Features 

Switching on 

6

Auto Zero 

6

Switching off 

6

Instrument Storage 

6

Confidence signals 

7

Display Symbols 

7

Alarms   

8

Instrument Settings 

8

Data and Event Logging 

9

Wearing the Instruments 

10

Gas Sampling 

11

Maintenance, Calibration 

 

and Gas Testing 

11

Ozone Instrument 

13

CO

2

 Instrument 

13

Gas Test/Calibration Troubleshooting  14
PC Interface and PC Software 

15

Product Specification 

16

Accessories 

17

Troubleshooting 

18

Sensor Limitations 

19

Available Sensors 

19

Declaration of Conformity 

20

The Linde Group Warranty 

21

 

Whilst The Linde Group has made every effort  
to ensure that the details and information given in 
both our printed and online publications are accurate 
at the time of issue, full technical specifications are 
not necessarily included. Furthermore The Linde Group 
policy is one of continuous improvement and the 
right is reserved to alter details and information as 
the need arises. Accordingly the Customer should 
check any details and information they wish to rely 
on with The Linde Group at the time of purchase. 
The Linde Group can not accept liability in respect of any 
errors or omissions herein contained or for any loss or 
damage malfunction or consequential lost arising  
from reliance upon our publication.

The customer will be responsible for any risk to health 
or safety from goods in the Customer’s possession and/
or control. The Customer’s attention is drawn to the 
fact that statutory regulations and recognised codes 
of practice exist covering the use and handling of 
some goods (including safety products.) The Customer 
must ensure that persons who use the goods receive 
adequate training and safety literature.

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Summary of Contents for G-TECTA SG

Page 1: ...G TECTA SG Premium Single Gas Detection Instrument Operating Manual UK...

Page 2: ...tion given in both our printed and online publications are accurate at the time of issue full technical specifications are not necessarily included Furthermore The Linde Group policy is one of continu...

Page 3: ...call The Linde Group WARNING The accuracy of G TECTA SG instruments equipped with a toxic gas sensor should be checked periodically with known concentration calibration gas Failure to check accuracy...

Page 4: ...in a non hazardous safe area Users can only change non rechargeable batteries in G TECTA SG instruments 9 The equipment is not certified for use in atmospheres containing more than 21 Oxygen Area Clas...

Page 5: ...e button and a high quality display with automatic backlight The instrument continuously monitors the gas level in the environment providing current peak and time weighted average TWA readings for the...

Page 6: ...ill display the warning message CAL When CAL is displayed the instrument can still function as a standard feature although we strongly recommend that the instrument is sent for calibration as soon as...

Page 7: ...minutes or LTWA 8 hours WARNING TWA alarms cannot be cleared TWA alarms are functional for toxic gas instruments only Display Menu Options The G TECTA SG menu is displayed when you press the mode butt...

Page 8: ...levels exceed 100 LEL G TECTA SG locks into alarm and displays 9999 showing an over range condition G TECTA SG will temporarily cut off power to the sensor to prevent burn out and display a progress...

Page 9: ...The Event log can record over 4800 events Batteries Rechargeable Batteries The re chargeable batteries in the G TECTA SG are Li Ion batteries The batteries will re charge in less than 6 hours when ful...

Page 10: ...attery pack 1 Ensure you are in a safe non hazardous area 2 Always switch the G TECTA SG off before opening the case to change the battery 3 Remove the back cover and remove the battery pack 4 Replace...

Page 11: ...sample to reach the sensor Continue to squeeze the bulb for an additional 45 seconds or until gas readings stabilise 6 To remove the flow cap gently unclip the cap from the sensor and lift it away fr...

Page 12: ...ng down G TECTA SG will display PASS or FAIL Note In the event G TECTA SG displays FAIL please see the bump test calibration troubleshooting guide or contact The Linde Group 6 To abort the gas test pr...

Page 13: ...as flow rate It is important that the flow rate is set correctly as otherwise pressure effects may distort calibration values and prevent the gas detector from working correctly To calibrate the flow...

Page 14: ...instrument Gas flow not started in time Repeat gas test Start gas immediately Instrument fails calibration Gas cylinder empty Check cylinder gauge Replace cylinder Gas cylinder out of date Check cylin...

Page 15: ...CTA PC software options screen and note the ports available ii Switch on the G TECTA SG instrument and drop it into the charger cradle iii Check the available communications ports available again and...

Page 16: ...ds Visible alarms Dual colour Blue Red flashing LEDs Vibrating alarm Internal vibrating Repeatability 2 FSD 6 months Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC Explosion Protection Certification IECEx...

Page 17: ...ralian ASSG1061 G TECTA SG 230v Battery Charger UK ASSG1062 G TECTA SG 230v Battery Charger Europe ASSG1063 G TECTA SG 110v Battery Charger USA ASSG1064 G TECTA SG 230v Battery Charger Australian c w...

Page 18: ...ailure Do NOT use instrument Exit hazardous area immediately and return instrument for service Auto Zero failure Instrument zeroed in contaminated atmosphere Switch off instrument and restart in clean...

Page 19: ...es or oxygen contain chemicals Extreme levels of humidity can cause problems The sensors are rated for an average ambient humidity of 15 90 R H However the sensors are commonly used from the tropics t...

Page 20: ...seefa 1180 Buxton UK Provisions of the Directive fulfilled by the products Group II Category 2G Ex ia d IIC T4 Gb 20 C Ta 65 C IP65 Flammable Group II Category 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga 20 C Ta 65 C IP65 Oxy...

Page 21: ...Y OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE The Linde Group WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND CONNECTED TO THE USE OF ITS PRODUCTS OR FAILURE OF ITS PRODUCTS TO FUNCTION OR OPERATE PROPERLY...

Page 22: ...22 UK Notes...

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